1. The charge simulation method (CSM) simulates an actual electric field with a field formed by discrete charges placed outside the region where the field solution is desired.
2. CSM determines the values of discrete charges by satisfying boundary conditions at selected contour points on electrodes. Once charge values and positions are known, the potential and field distribution can be easily computed.
3. CSM describes surface charge on an electrode boundary using fictitious point, line, or ring charges in the electrode interior. Charge types and positions are determined first, then magnitudes are calculated to satisfy boundary conditions.